General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
241
Which city in Uzbekistan was formerly called Tashkent before retaining its name in a new form?
Answer:
Tashkent
Tashkent retained its name post-1991 independence, but its spelling was standardized in Uzbek, reflecting the city’s historical role as a Silk Road hub.
242
What is the modern name of the city once known as Akmolinsk in Kazakhstan?
Answer:
Astana
Akmolinsk was renamed Astana in 1998, meaning 'capital city,' to mark its role as Kazakhstan’s capital, later renamed Nur-Sultan and then back to Astana.
243
Which city in Ukraine was previously known as Ekaterinoslav before becoming Dnipro?
Answer:
Lviv
Ekaterinoslav was renamed Dnipro in 2016, reflecting the Dnieper River and Ukraine’s de-Russification efforts, aligning with national identity post-independence.
244
What is the current name of the city once called Elisabethville in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Answer:
Lubumbashi
Elisabethville was renamed Lubumbashi in 1966 to honor a local river and remove Belgian colonial ties, becoming a key mining city in the Congo.
245
Which city in Russia was formerly known as Gorky before reverting to Nizhny Novgorod?
Answer:
Nizhny Novgorod
Gorky was renamed Nizhny Novgorod in 1990, reverting to its pre-Soviet name meaning 'lower new city,' reflecting Russia’s historical reclamation post-USSR.
246
What is the modern name of the city once called Fushun in China?
Answer:
Fushun
Fushun retained its name but was standardized in pinyin in 1978, reflecting China’s linguistic reforms while maintaining its historical significance as a coal-mining hub.
247
Which city in India was previously known as Trivandrum before becoming Thiruvananthapuram?
Answer:
Thiruvananthapuram
Trivandrum was renamed Thiruvananthapuram in 1991 to reflect Malayalam pronunciation and its historical name, meaning 'city of Lord Anantha,' aligning with cultural identity.
248
What is the current name of the city once called Pressburg in Slovakia?
Answer:
Kosice
Pressburg was renamed Bratislava in 1919, adopting a Slavic name to reflect Slovak identity after the formation of Czechoslovakia, shedding German and Hungarian influences.
249
Which city in Vietnam was formerly called Cholon before merging with Saigon?
Answer:
Ho Chi Minh City
Cholon, a Chinese district, was integrated into Saigon, renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976, reflecting Vietnam’s post-war unification and ideological shift.
250
What is the modern name of the city once known as Leopoldville in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Answer:
Kinshasa
Leopoldville was renamed Kinshasa in 1966 to honor a local village and remove Belgian colonial associations, becoming the capital of the Congo.